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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,660.14, 40,014.82 and 13,521.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,660.14, 40,014.82 and 13,521.74 is: 20,295.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,660.14 : 40,014.82 = 13,521.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,660.14/40,014.82 = 13,521.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,660.14x = 40,014.82 × 13,521.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,660.14x = 541,069,924.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,069,924.58/26,660.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,295.09

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